2008 Woodie Awards
Film teacher provides for others
Assistant professor uses her history in film to inspire film majors
Mary White
Issue date: 4/17/07 Section: Features
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In the spotlight for a change: a profile of Sheila Schroeder
In her office in the Mass Communications building, inscribed on a small, yellow piece of paper stuck to the face of a computer are the words, "What you wish to experience, provide for others."
This is the idea behind Sheila Schroeder's passion for sharing her knowledge with students as an assistant professor in the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism Studies.
Her passion for film was born when she worked with a colleague on a project for the Public Broadcasting System affiliate in Bloomington, Ind.The project centered on organic farming and was titled "Sisters of the Earth."
"I told my colleague that I wanted to get up at 4 o'clock and capture the sun rising. And I did. It was foggy and the grass was full of dew that morning, I just loved the images. That's when I was hooked," said Schroeder.
She began working toward her doctorate at Indiana University while teaching introductory film courses as a graduate student. It was during that time that Schroeder recognized what it was that she wanted to do with her life.
In 1997, Schroeder left Bloomington and headed for Denver.
"I found my dream job at the University of Denver. And it really is," said Schroeder."Fate was shining on me."
Schroeder currently teaches courses such as Film Narrative and Scriptwriting. In addition to teaching, Schroeder has produced four films in the past five years.
"See What I Got: A Story of Girls, Basketball, Confidence, and Courage" is a short film about young women overcoming personal challenges through the strength and confidence they gain in their love and passion for basketball. This film is one of Schroeder's most acclaimed films and was shown in four film festivals, including a festival in Mumbai, India.
"Proud Alumni" is Schroeder's 2004 short film, which has since been shown at eight film festivals and has received an Award of Excellence from the Berkeley Video and Film Festival. "Proud Alumni" is an autobiographical film about Schroeder's experience of rejection after requesting her alma mater to print her same-sex wedding announcement.
In her office in the Mass Communications building, inscribed on a small, yellow piece of paper stuck to the face of a computer are the words, "What you wish to experience, provide for others."
This is the idea behind Sheila Schroeder's passion for sharing her knowledge with students as an assistant professor in the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism Studies.
Her passion for film was born when she worked with a colleague on a project for the Public Broadcasting System affiliate in Bloomington, Ind.The project centered on organic farming and was titled "Sisters of the Earth."
"I told my colleague that I wanted to get up at 4 o'clock and capture the sun rising. And I did. It was foggy and the grass was full of dew that morning, I just loved the images. That's when I was hooked," said Schroeder.
She began working toward her doctorate at Indiana University while teaching introductory film courses as a graduate student. It was during that time that Schroeder recognized what it was that she wanted to do with her life.
In 1997, Schroeder left Bloomington and headed for Denver.
"I found my dream job at the University of Denver. And it really is," said Schroeder."Fate was shining on me."
Schroeder currently teaches courses such as Film Narrative and Scriptwriting. In addition to teaching, Schroeder has produced four films in the past five years.
"See What I Got: A Story of Girls, Basketball, Confidence, and Courage" is a short film about young women overcoming personal challenges through the strength and confidence they gain in their love and passion for basketball. This film is one of Schroeder's most acclaimed films and was shown in four film festivals, including a festival in Mumbai, India.
"Proud Alumni" is Schroeder's 2004 short film, which has since been shown at eight film festivals and has received an Award of Excellence from the Berkeley Video and Film Festival. "Proud Alumni" is an autobiographical film about Schroeder's experience of rejection after requesting her alma mater to print her same-sex wedding announcement.
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